HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the benefits of implementing the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative (Department of Transportation and Development's Responsibility for Interstate 12 Vitality and Efficiency) for major improvements to the shoulders and capacity of the Interstate 12 and Interstate 55 Interchange

HR 315 is a resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to study the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, which focuses on improving safety and capacity at the I-12/I-55 interchange in southeastern Louisiana. It specifically requests DOTD to examine widening shoulders and other upgrades to address traffic congestion, safety risks, and emergency response delays affecting daily commuters and commercial traffic. The resolution requires DOTD to develop a ready-to-implement plan by August 2026 and report findings to the House Transportation Committee. This is a procedural request for study, not a funding or construction mandate, directly impacting DOTD's planning process and regional transportation infrastructure.